Unfurling the Scarves
Date: May 04, 2022
Time: Sensory Play
Facilitators: Sangoli, Simran K, Simran J, Jasmine
Props Used
Scarves were used as props to play with and such a flowy cloth corroborated well with our theme of ‘Movement Day’.
What was the activity?
It involved arthlings playing with the scarves and letting their bodies move in multiple ways and in numerous directions, both intuitively and guided. Different songs were used in the background to supplement the movements with a sense of rhythm.
Why did we plan this activity?
This activity was packed with fun, dance moves and a lot of creative learning, involving,
Movement and exploration directly helps the child in learning about the world.
Sensory scarves are a great way for stimulating brain cells. They aid in teaching essential movements (Fine-motor skills) like grasping, holding and manipulating lightweight objects.
Moving scarves stimulates a sense of sight and touch since eye-hand coordination is needed to do that.
Dancing and playing together in a shared space enhances social skills.
The movement of the body, while mirroring the scarves, especially in cross-lateral directions enhances the body's range of motion and increases kinesthetic awareness.
Also, by exploring the nuanced ways in which the scarves can move, this activity regulates balance, coordination and imaginative play.
Following cues of the facilitators enhances listening and attention skills.
The Series of Steps engaged in?
The Educators gathered together around the centre area and started inviting each arthling to grab a scarf to play with. They were encouraged to feel the texture of the scarf and recognise its color. As everybody got acquainted with their props, the fun began.
How did it go? (Finally!)
Each arthling seemed to enjoy grasping their own scarves with their hands. Some of them preferred a particular color and they began moving the scarves intuitively at first. Soon, they were guided to jump, hoop, wiggle, twist and turn with a scarf held in both hands. Dhanika, Radhya, Ratujit, Taksh
Atharv Gupta, Neyansh, Radhya, Saanvi and Taksh preferred putting the scarves over their faces and glancing at the world with a colored lens. Atharv Goyal had a big smile while waving the scarf right-left and up-down. Eventually, all the kids held each others’ palms to form a circle and ended with “Ring-a-Ring o Roses….we all fall down”. They took the initiative of taking out their hands to hold their peer’s palms and laughed when they all had to sit down in a synchronized fashion. The diverse patterns and colors of the scarves along with each child’s movement with them sure gave a vibrant zeal to the classroom.
